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Safe in His Arms	By : Giovanna Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Lucius Views: 22622 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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“Baby, I could never hate you. It will be hard, yes, I have been a Dom, most of my adult life. Can I live without it? Yes. It is you I cannot live without.” Lucius whispers into Harry’s hair
Harry pulls back and stares into Lucius' eyes for a long time. “Lucius, I…”

Chapter Thirteen
Make Love, Not War

Harry opened his mouth to respond, but Lucius gently placed his finger to stop him.
“Love, I want you to listen to me,” Harry nodded his head, letting Lucius continue. “I have lived the BDSM lifestyle for most of my adult life. I have trained dominants and have had my fair share of part-time Submissive.” Harry’s cheeks flush and his brows furrowed as he felt a small wave of jealousy at the thought that Lucius touched another sub made him angry. “Do I want a twenty-four seven sub of my own? Yes, I do. It is also better if we are both in love. I do not want an unwilling Submissive. And I do not want you the man that I love that will agree to become my Submissive because you think that it will make me happy.” Lucius leaned in and kissed Harry on his forehead. “Before you can be my Submissive you have to be happy with yourself,” He whispered. “Walking through that door will change our relationship not for the worse but for, the better. But it has to be something you want. And if you are not ready, it will not be pleasurable for the both of us.”
Lucius leaned back and looked into Harry’s eyes, “I will wait for you no matter how long it takes. I love you above all else.”
Harry did not say anything for a few seconds that felt more like hours. “I love you too.” He finally admitted. “I want this with you,” Lucius smiled at Harry’s statement. “But is it possible for us to continue the way we have been, taking this slow and gradually work our way up.” Harry turned his head and stared at the red door, just standing on the other side, it felt a bit intimidating. He could vividly imagine how intense things between him and Lucius could get, behind the door itself.
Lucius took Harry by the chin and turned his face so that he was looking in his eyes. “We can take all the time you need; we have eternity to explore the new aspect of our relationship.” Lucius bent his head and kissed Harry on his lips gently before pulling back. “However, I still feel you need something to calm you at the moment.” Harry’s brows furrowed, Draco announced earlier that he and the twins are planning to move out. Harry had mixed feelings about it because Molly and Ginny Weasley are still out there and posed a danger to their family. Also, Harry felt as if he was starting to get the family he has always wanted and now they are all going in separate directions.
“I don’t want them to go Luc.” Tears well in his eyes, Harry rested his head on Lucius' shoulder.
“I know baby, but, I don’t want them to either.” Harry quickly lifts his head off Lucius' shoulder.
“I hear a “but” coming,” He said.
Lucius wiped the small drops of tears from Harry’s cheeks. “But, there comes a time when a baby bird must leave the nest. Draco and the twins need to be on their own to explore their relationship. They will always have a home here, but they need to make a home for themselves also.” Harry nodded his head and leaned his forehead on Lucius’s chin. “Besides, with them gone I can fuck you in every room, and hear the lovely sounds you make.”
Harry felt his face reddened, then he chuckled. “You are a dirty old man, Lucius Malfoy.”
“Only where you're concerned, my love” Lucius growled, then reached down and grabs on Harry’s arse.
Harry raised his head and looked at Lucius handsome face, “I don’t like it, but I understand. Promise me that they will always have a home to come back to, no matter what.”
Lucius cupped Harry’s face. “This will always be their home, Harry.” The stern expression on Lucius' face put Harry at ease. “Now I just need Hugo to take Severus back to Greece with him, and we will be alone.”
Harry gasped, “You don’t think Hugo made his move, yet have you?”
Lucius smirked, “The daggers, Severus keeps throwing in Hugo’s direction and by the smug look on Hugo’s face. I am sure my cousin has made his move.”
“Merlin I hope the Manor survives before and after they fuck each other,” Harry mused shaking his head.
“Are you implying their sex life will be hotter than ours?” Lucius asked in genuine surprise.
“Well,” Harry says, stressing his words.
“Don’t test me, my little minx,” Lucius growled.
Harry smiles, then step out of Lucius arms backing away as he spoke, “I wonder if Hugo will--,” He did not get to finish his words before Lucius lifted him off the ground and in his arms walking in the direction of their bedroom. Harry could not help the giggle that escapes from his lips.
“I think it’s time for us to set the Manor on fire, after all, you laid down a very serious challenge.” Lucius smashed their lips together, Harry’s giggles turned into a moan and his arms instantly went around Lucius’s neck. Soon sounds of moans and begging for Lucius to fuck him harder can be heard coming from their room. No one saw Harry for the rest of the night. However, Lucius could not keep the smug smile off his lips when he ate dinner with the remainder of the family.
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Three days later, Severus sat in the library, thinking about the new direction he wanted to move his life. After much thought, he finally sent his resignation letter to Minerva already and planned on claiming his title as Lord Prince. However, he did not intend to live at Prince Manor as of yet. Severus was not ready to take things that far. Spinner’s End is currently being refurbished, and Lucius and Harry have made it clear Severus can stay at Malfoy Manor for as long as he chooses. Severus has already planned his first trip to Turkey. He will be gone for a month. This will be his first trip since the war started and he was excited to begin his journey. Closing the book, he was reading Severus looks up, and his eyes connect with blue orbs staring at him.
Severus sighs, “You need a bell so that I hear you coming,” He says and becomes more irritated when Hugo smiles.
“Did you know you smile whenever you're reading?” Hugo asked. “It doesn’t matter what the title is, you are always smiling.”
“What do you want?” Severus snapped. It was getting harder to deny his attraction to Hugo. Before they were never in constant contact with each. But now they were practically living together.
“You,” Hugo stated.
Severus could not respond. Really, what could he have said to that? No other man has ever pursued him or spoken to him so boldly.
“Cat bit your tongue, my dark-eyed beauty?” Hugo asked with a very smug smile. Severus eyes instantly fell to his lips and wondered if they were as soft as they looked.
“I’m not for sale,” Severus says through clench teeth, hoping he sounded unaffected by the handsome man before him.
The smile did not leave Hugo’s lips. “Well, then it is a good thing I am not trying to buy you.” Hugo got up from his chair, leaning over Severus blocking him in and staring into his eyes. “Call me crazy, but I get a bit jealous that you smile whenever you're reading. I want to be the only man that puts a smile on your lips, and the only man in your thoughts.” Hugo shifted his gaze to Severus' lips and licked his own. Severus held back his moan at seeing the tip of Hugo's fangs. “The only man to taste your sweet lips.” His eyes travel over Severus’s face before he leaned in and nuzzled Severus’s neck before he scraped his fangs onto the rapid beating pulse. Severus closed his eyes and a moan escaped before he could stop it. In truth, he should have pushed Hugo back for taking such liberties with him.
“I want to possess you, Severus.” Hugo murmured against the beating pulse.
“Don’t you dare bite me,” Severus demanded, however, his will was fading, his neck has always been one of his erogenous zones.
Hugo chuckled, and the sound sent a pleasant shiver up Severus’ spine. “Don’t worry my dark-eyed beauty. I would never bite you without your permission.” Hugo raised his head. “Your arousal smells delicious.” Hugo licks along Severus' neck up to his ear. “Besides the first time I bite you, I want to be balls deep inside of you.” Quietly has he entered the room, Hugo left just as silently. Severus was trying to catch his breath and tamping down his arousal.
I need to leave, I need to get out of this house and away from that man before he steals my mind, and most importantly my heart.
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Three weeks later the Malfoy Manor was buzzing with excitement. Lucius was finally announcing his bid for the Minister of Magic. As an idea to show how open he will be the press conference will be held at the Manor. Harry was also worried after the announcement, he and Lucius will have their first Medi-wizard appointment. The Medi-wizard was someone that Lucius knew for years, he moved to the United States before the war started for his safety. The entire family wanted to be there, but Harry preferred that the first appointment will be just between him and Lucius. Harry sighed, he was feeling a bit irritated. He had the sneaking suspicion that his family was hiding something important from him. Whenever he enters the room, everyone seemed to stop talking and pretend they were doing something else.
Three weeks later, Harry was putting Teddy down for his afternoon nap. He could not get the feeling that Lucius was hiding something from him. He hated the fact that he seemed paranoid in his home, but something was certain something was going on. He was finally accepting the idea that Draco and the twins will be moving out later this week. Harry decided to turn over the ownership of Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, to Draco as an engagement present. For the past couple of weeks, everyone spent hours ridding it from the dark elements and turning it into a proper home for Draco and his lovers. Draco and the twins have also decided to redecorate incorporating their different personalities in their home. Harry was proud of them. Sad as he was to see them move out, he was also happy that they were doing things on their own.
Harry looked down at Teddy, who was fast asleep in his arms. The little tyke has grown a lot in the past few months since he and Lucius got married. It seemed as if in a matter of weeks, Teddy went from crawling to waddling around the Manor terrorizing everyone and everything in his path. Harry caressed his son’s chubby cheeks and could not help but notice how much Teddy was starting to resemble Lucius, his blue hair being the exception. From his pointed nose to his heart-shaped lips and his pale complexion. He was going to be a handsome young man. Gods help me when he starts dating. Lucius has become just as protective of Teddy as he was. Harry wondered if Remus was watching over their shoulders and was happy with what he did by allowing Lucius to adopt his son. Harry could ask Remus, but is afraid of what his Godfather might say.
“I guess they are not the only ones with secrets,” he whispered to the sleeping toddler.
A few weeks ago when he and Teddy went to Hogwarts to visit with Minerva, she had been asking Harry to bring Teddy for a visit for a long time. Harry also wanted to visit with Dumbledore; he missed the counsel of the older man. After a short visit, Harry decided to leave Teddy with Minerva so that he could take a short walk in the woods. He felt the need to clear his head. Harry was not looking for it, but there it was embedded in the shrubbery; the Resurrection Stone. Harry remembered picking up the stone and staring at for a very long time wondering what was he supposed to do with it. He knew that if he kept it and added it to the two other articles, he would become the Master of Death. But Harry did not want to become the master of anything. It would be so easy to break the elder wand and burn his invisibility cloak, but they meant something to him. The wand belonged to Dumbledore, his mentor, and his friend. And the invisibility cloak belonged to his family since the day it was cut and given to his ancestors. Harry wanted to live his life in peace, with the man he loved and his family. He remembered standing in the thick of the forest willing his mind and hand to throw the stone away, but he could not do it no matter how hard he tried.
The next day Harry paid a visit to Gringotts and stowed away all three articles in separate vaults. He also gave specific instructions that no one, not even, Lucius must never know about the three items or the vaults. It's not that Harry did not trust Lucius. He did not want Lucius to be tempted by the aspects of them. Yes, Lucius is a good man, but even good people fall easily to temptations. Which was why Harry understood that he could never speak with his family and friends again. The dead will remain dead, but not forgotten.
Harry got up slowly, gently holding the sleeping child in his arms and him down in his cot. He leaned down kissing Teddy on the forehead before fixing his blankets. Setting a monitoring charm on the toddler to alert him when Teddy woke from his nap. Then he slowly crept out of the room and went in search for the rest of his family. Harry wanted to know what they were keeping from him. Harry walked down the hall and bypassed the door to his bedroom. Lucius private office was three doors down. The only ones allowed in Lucius’ sanctuary as Harry liked to call his office are family and permitted friends. So, he was not surprised when he heard Severus voice coming from the half open door. Usually, he would have simply walked in, but their conversation drew his attention. Harry stood close enough to hear, but far enough not to be seen.
“You have to tell him, Lucius!” Harry heard the worry in Severus’ voice.
“Dammit, Severus, I know that I should tell him. But I do not want him to worry until we speak with the doctor tomorrow.”
“You’re acting like an overprotective fool! Potter knows how to protect himself.”
“Enough!” Lucius yelled loud enough to give Harry a start, he gasped and placed his hand on his chest. “Harry is my husband, Severus not yours. He is the father of my children, and I will protect him any way I see fit!”
“What are you protecting him from?” Severus asked.
“Have you forgotten that someone is trying to kill us?” Lucius yelled.
“On the contrary, Lucius, I have not forgotten. But you are treating him like a bloody child and not your equal.” Harry wondered what they were arguing about, and it surprised him to hear Severus Snape defend him so staunchly.
The room was silent for a few seconds, and Harry wondered if he should make his presence known. However, he did not get the chance Lucius spoke before he took his first step.
“I value your opinion, Severus, I really do. But this once I am asking you to trust, me on this. I have no plans to keep this a secret from, Harry. Lately, he’s been so bloody emotional with Draco and the twins moving out; he says he’s okay, but I know he feels as if they are abandoning the family he brought together. And for all the shit, Ginevra Weasley might have caused, Harry cared for her and to hear that she's dead will break his heart.”
Harry gasped and began to shake his head, Lucius had to be lying, he’s not telling the truth. Ginny, Ginny is dead.
The door opened, and Harry jumped.
“Potter,” Severus said and stopped when he saw the expression on Harry’s face.
“How?” he asked, looking between Severus and Lucius. “How did she die?” he asked again, in the way of addressing the two men staring at him with worried expressions on their faces.
“How much did you hear?” Lucius asked.
Harry looked at Severus, and said, “Severus, do you mind leaving Lucius and me alone for a few minutes?” he asked. “It seemed my husband, and I need to clarify a few things.”
Severus did not respond; he turned to look at Lucius before walking out of the office closing the door quietly behind him. Harry and Lucius stared at each other. Lucius remained seated. Normally, Harry would sit on his husband’s lap, and they would either make out and talk about certain things. Lucius would not mind the interruption while working and would pander to Harry’s needs. But today Harry did not want to touch his husband, he wanted to say what was on his mind and wanted it to be heard.
“How long?” he asked. “How long have you known she’s been dead?!” Lucius opened his mouth to respond, “I'm warning you that before you answer, remember the vow we made, to never lie to each other.” Harry said stopping him.
Lucius closed his mouth, then sighed. He extended a hand out to Harry. Harry shook his head, no. He did not want to sit on his husband’s lap, he was certain the second Lucius touched him the anger will dissipate. Seeing the serious expression on Harry’s face, Lucius hand fell to his lap as he answered, “I’ve known or a couple of days.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Harry snapped.
“Tell you what, exactly?!” Lucius yelled. “What the fuck would me telling you could have accomplished? She was dead for a couple of days before they found her body.”
“Don’t turn this around on me, Lucius! It doesn’t change the fact that you kept something from me.”
“The same way you are keeping something from me! Do you plan on bringing her back from the dead?” Harry gasped, and his eyes widened. “Did you really think I wouldn’t have found about the vaults or the contents inside of them? Fuck Harry, it’s like you don’t have any faith in me? Do you really to think…”
“That’s not why I put them away. I did it for you as much for myself. This was my way of being selfish for once in my fucking life. We are no longer at war! I’m done fighting for everything else but my family.” Harry explained. “But that still does not change the fact that you knew about Ginny’s death and hid it from me. I am not weak minded, Lucius. I don’t need to be coddled.”
“It has nothing to do with you being weak; I did it to protect your heart. I know how much you cared for her and how guilty you felt. You blame yourself for the things she has done, lately.”
Harry had not arguments to Lucius last words. He thought he hid it well, but he did feel guilty and blamed himself for how Ginny was acting lately. “How did you find out about her death?”
Lucius opened one of the many draws on his desk, taking out a small envelope that Harry recognized right away. His heart fell to the pit of his stomach when he saw his initials on the cover. He snatched the envelope from Lucius’ hand and opened it quickly, almost ripping to the letter.
My Dearest Harry,
I am not sure how or where to start this letter. I know that we have not spoken since Hermione and Ron’s funeral. I miss my daughter daily, and I constantly think about her. I wonder what her future would have been like had she not found out that she was a witch. Would she have been a dentist like her father and me. When we adopted Hermione we knew how special she would have become. She loved being a witch, and she loved you dearly as do her father and me.
Harry, what I am about to tell you is very sad and confusing. Two days ago, I stood in shock as Ginny Weasley commit suicide. What was more shocking was that Molly Weasley stood by and watched her daughter kill herself and did nothing to stop her.
Harry looked up from the letter his sight blurred with tears. “S…she killed herself…why…” He could not finish his question. In a second he was engulfed in strong arms holding him as he cried.
“Baby, I’m so sorry,” Lucius whispered, kissing Harry on the top of Harry’s head. “I didn’t want you to find out until I could get more information.”
Harry slowly lifted his head and stared at his loving husband. He understood now; Lucius was not keeping things from him out of anger or jealousy, it was to protect him. It still made him angry, but he understood.
Lucius wiped the tears away from Harry’s face. “I love you so much, and I know you think I am trying to coddle you. All I ever want to do is protect you. I know you’re strong enough to defend yourself, you’ve done it countless times over the years. But, lately, you have been dealing with more emotional things and those you cannot fight.”
Harry nodded his head, “I am sorry as well. I just wanted to protect you from being tempted…” Lucius stopped him from continuing by kissing him gently on the lips.
“I understand,” Lucius told him when they stopped kissing. He leaned in again to kiss him once more when Harry stopped him by putting his fingers on Lucius’ lips.
“Luc, wait, we still have more to talk about.”
Lucius closed eyes and sighed. He opened his eyes and sat back down in his chair, pulling Harry with him. “Okay, let’s talk.”
“Why did she do it? If she had just come and talked to me, I would have listened. I did not expect her to do the things she did. I thought…” Harry stopped and looked at Lucius, who was staring at him.
“You thought she was merely acting out because of us.” Harry nodded his head. He kept his head down and tears fell from his eyes hitting his shirt sleeve. “Harry, listen to me.” Lucius turned Harry to face him again. “You did not cause this, whatever happened to young Ms. Weasley had nothing to do with you or us for that matter. This was the result of Molly Weasley. She constantly filled the young girl's head with promises to marry you.”
“But...” Harry began.
“No but’s about it, baby,” Lucius said, stopping him wiping away his tears again. “I can only speculate why she decided to take her life. Maybe she realized what she was doing or have done was wrong, and she could not handle the fallout. But Harry, baby, don’t beat yourself up about this.”
Lucius pulled Harry to him. He rest his head on his husband’s chest. He looked down to the letter he still had in his hand and remembered who sent it. “Lucius,” he said, lifting his head quickly off his husband’s chest. “Mr. & Mrs. Granger, Molly is with them!” He went to get off Lucius lap, but strong hands clamped down in his hips keeping him steady. “Lucius, let me go now, I have to save the Granger’s I cannot lose the only link I have left to, Hermione.”
Lucius shook his head, “No! Bloody Gryffindors, always running into danger without thinking. Harry the Grangers are fine.” Harry stopped moving and looked at Lucius.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, as soon as I received the letter, I informed the A.H.I…”
“What’s the A.H.I,” Harry asked.
“Auror Homicide Investigations. They have an office positioned in certain parts of the Muggle world. They went to arrest and bring in Molly Weasley, but she had already vacated the Granger’s home. She left no magical trace for them to follow. I had the Grangers moved to a safe location, along with the ashes of young Ms. Weasley, to be spread at a letter day.”
Harry remained silent for a few seconds before he spoke. “You took care of everything.”
“I did. And before you ask the Grangers are in perfect health. I am not sure why Molly Weasley left them alive. But they are unharmed.”
“That's good to hear." He responded. "I know you think I am being ungrateful and believe me I am not. But I feel as if this is my mess to clean up. I don’t need a savior Lucius. I don’t want you to fix all of my problems.”
“Is that what you really think, that all I want to do is fix your problems?” Harry did not respond. “On some level you are correct. But did it ever cross your mind that I might harbor some guilt for what has happened?”
Harry turned and stared into his husband’s beautiful eyes. And for the first time he saw something he never expected to see. Sadness, regret, hurt and pain. Did Lucius regret loving me? Harry opened his mouth to say something, but Lucius stopped him.
“I don’t regret what we have together, and I certainly don’t regret loving you. So get that thought out of your head. What I do regret is not doing it a lot sooner. Maybe if I told you how I felt a long time ago young, Ms. Weasley would have had a chance to heal and gotten over her infatuation with you and ultimately find someone to love. But we cannot continue to live our lives on what if's.”
Harry rest his head on Lucius' chest, “I don’t regret loving you, either.”
Lucius held Harry tighter and kissed the top of his head once again. “We should never feel sorry for loving each other.” Harry lifted his head and kissed Lucius on his chin then moved up to his lips. Lucius squeezed his hip and pulled their bodies closer.
"No, we shouldn't," Lucius whispered.
Harry licked the seam of his mouth. His husband groaned, and one of his hands moved to the back of Harry’s head, grabbing onto his dark locks, pulling it back hard enough to hurt but it excited Harry instead. Harry never realized until he and Lucius got married how much he enjoyed pain with pleasure. When Lucius bites on his nipples or sucked on them hard, he felt a tingle in his balls.
“You realize after I fuck you hard across my desk, we will talk about the contents of those vaults.”
Harry was trying to pay attention, but it was very hard when Lucius’ other hand was rubbing the outline of his cock through his pants. Since finding out that he was pregnant, his hormones have been in serious overdrive. Each time he is touched by Lucius, his brain short circuited. “Yes, talk…anything you want…just fuck me.”
Lucius leaned forward and bit on the side of Harry’s neck. Harry moaned and jerked his hip forward. “I should torture you and let you wait a bit longer.”
Harry whimpered and prayed Lucius was not serious. Lucius went to undo the fastenings on Harry’s pants when he heard a knock at the door. Lucius' hand froze, and he lifted his head from Harry’s neck. He opened his mouth to respond, and Harry instantly covered it with his hands.
“Don’t answer it,” Harry whispered. Lucius raised an eyebrow, “Maybe whoever it is will think we are not here if we don’t answer.”
Lucius removed Harry’s hands from covering his mouth, “it could be important.”
Just as Harry was about to say that there was nothing more important than fucking him, an elf popped into the room.
“Fucking hell, fate is really conspiring against me getting laid.” Lucius chuckled which angered Harry just a bit. He turned to the elf, “this better be important.” Harry said, looking at the elf was not in the mood to be nice, especially adding to the fact that Lucius stopped touching him.
“Mispy being sorry,” she squeaked and pulled on her floppy ears. “But young Master, says to tell that newspaper lady is here.”
“Why is Rita Skeeter?” Harry was no longer in the mood for sex. He did not need to ask who the newspaper lady was, he just needed to know why.
“Thank you, Mispy,” Lucius said ignoring Harry. “Inform Draco, that Harry and I will be there in a few minutes. Please, set out some tea and biscuits for Mrs. Skeeter as well.”
Harry was staring at his husband, but heard the pop when she left the room. Before Lucius could hold on to him, Harry jumped off his husband’s lap.
“Lucius, why is Skeeter here?”
Lucius sighed as if exasperated with Harry. “You are aware that tomorrow I will be announcing that I am running for the Minister of Magic?” Harry nodded his head. “As of today, three other candidates who are considering throw their hats in the ring.”
“Ok, where does Skeeter come into all of this?”
“I want to offer her a job as my communications director. I want to change the way I present myself to the magical community. Everyone has a position on my staff and I…”
“Who else knows that you planned on asking, Skeeter to join your staff?” Harry asked cutting off Lucius explanation.
“I discussed it with everyone a few days ago, and they all agreed she would be perfect.”
Another thing I did not know about, that everyone else is aware of.
Harry hated that Lucius talks about his plans for his Ministry run with everyone else, and he only informs Harry what’s going to happen.
“Where do I stand in all of this?” Harry whispered.
“What do you mean where do you stand? Don’t be daft. You will be right beside me.”
“I'm not daft, Lucius.” Harry snapped at his husband. “Everyone knows what the hell is going on with your plans…”
“What the fuck do you want from me, Harry?” Lucius yelled at him. “I’m trying to be as patient as I can with you, dealing with the ups and downs because of your damn hormones. But right now I have no fucking clue what you want.”
Harry was not deterred by Lucius’ anger, it only spurned on his own anger. “You know what I want? I want to be included; I want you to talk to me and not tell me what’s going to happen. I am your spouse, your partner; I am your fucking equal! Not one of your lackeys that trails behind like a little lap dog waiting for scraps. When you agreed to run, we promised we would do this together. I am not your fucking arm candy, and for your information, my hormones have nothing to do with this. Just a husband who had his eyes closed.” Harry did not wait for Lucius to respond, he walked out of his Lucius' office angry at himself for showing such vulnerability.
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Lucius stared at Harry's angrily walked out of his office wondering what the fuck just happened. He was having a difficult time dealing with Harry’s mood swings, and it was only the beginning. Lucius realized he should have gone after Harry and discuss what the problem was, rather than waiting until later. Lucius picked up the parchments that he had the goblins draft up specifically for Rita Skeeter. Lucius wanted her to be a part of his staff. However, she still needed to earn his trust. Grabbing his cane from the back of his chair, Lucius walked out of his office. He passed the door to his and Harry’s bedroom without giving a thought to stop and make sure that Harry was okay. Lucius mentally admitted that he's been pretty focused for the pass few days preparing and building his team, helping Draco and the twins whenever possible with their new home. While trying to find out more about what happened to Molly Weasley and getting the Grangers to safety until the mad woman was found and dealt with.
He was also trying to prepare himself for his huge announcement that will be held at the Manor the next day. It was another thing he forgot to inform Harry about. The announcement was initially supposed to take place at the Ministry of Magic. After, Hugo suggested that an informal setting might better, Lucius sent messages to all the members of the Wizengamot inviting them to his home. He also made a mental note to inform Quinn his new personal assistant that he hired this morning to make sure that the invitees will be well taken care of once they arrive. Lucius liked Quinn, he came from a gray family and graduated from Hogwarts two years before taking up his studies in the Muggle world. He returned, and although his family has always been gray, Quinn chose a side, and fought for the light saving and protecting children in an orphanage. It was Harry who suggested he hire a personal assistant. Lucius made it to the green room, and he was shocked to see Harry sitting with Rita Skeeter, however, he could feel a slight tension in the room. Lucius hoped that Harry was behaving himself and not causing any problems. After all, Skeeter was the one that opened the door to him running for Minister of Magic.
“Ms. Skeeter, thank you for seeing me on such short notice,” Lucius said getting both their attention. Skeeter and Harry turned to look at him. Skeeter smiled and Lucius being the gentleman that he was walked over and air kissed her cheeks. He stepped back and looked at his husband, the same anger that was directed at him while they were in his office still resonated.
Yup, he’s still angry. I guess I will deal with it later.
“Well,” Harry spoke. “Lucius, Rita; I will leave you both to your meeting there are a few things I need to go pack.” That shocked Lucius for a few seconds, and it left him speechless.
“Pack?” Rita asked.
“Yes,” Harry responded before looking at Lucius. “Teddy and I will be spending the night at a friend's home.” He walked over to Lucius and stood in front of him, then leaned in closer as if he was going to kiss him. “I also met, Quinn.”
Harry did not give him time to ask any questions or say anything else before he stepped back and left the room right after. Where the fuck is, he going? Lucius was so confused and wanted to cut his meeting short or cancel altogether and run after Harry and demand some answers from him. How dare Harry leave me when he knows I need him by my side? What about tomorrow when I announce my decision. Lucius had no idea what has gotten into his husband especially today of all days.
“Lord Malfoy, is everything alright between?” Rita Skeeter asked getting his attention.
Lucius pasted a smile on his face and answered, “Yes, everything is fine.” He sat in the dark green and black leather wingback chair and crossed his legs, and gave the image of a man not bothered by what just happened. “Now, Mrs. Skeeter, the reason I have requested your presence…” Lucius began to explain his reasons for him wanting her at his home. She readily agreed to be his press secretary. While he talked, his mind was focused on other things. He wanted to know where Harry was going and who the friend was? He concluded his meeting as quickly as possible, informing Skeeter that she will be visited later by his assistant and a goblin to sign an ironclad contract. The contract will state that anything that is discussed while and after working for the Malfoy family will not be revealed in the Daily Prophet or a tell-all book. Lucius was surprised when Skeeter agreed to sign the contract without any arguments.
The minute he saw Skeeter to the floo, he hurried directly to the room he shared with Harry. Foolishly, Lucius expected him to be there, thinking this was Harry’s ploy for getting his attention. Harry might not believe that he is ready to be his submissive, but his attitude and behavior is reminiscent of one begging for his Master’s attention. Lucius opened the door and walked into the sitting room which was empty. He called out Harry’s name and did not get a response. Thinking that Harry was with Teddy, Lucius ran over to the room adjacent to theirs. Neither, Teddy nor Harry was in the room along with the baby’s overnight truck they took whenever they took a small family trip.
Lucius stormed out of the room in search of finding some answers. He was thoroughly confused and did not understand what the hell was going on especially with his husband.
**GR**GR**GR**GR**
Harry stepped through the floo, and instantly strong arms stopped him from falling. The floo closed behind him. “Thanks, mate.” He said looking up at his savior.
“Are you sure you were not followed? I really do not need an angry Lucius Malfoy trying to kill me out of jealousy.”
“Not to worry, I made sure to cover my tracks.” He told Neville.
At the sound of hearing Lucius name, Teddy smiled and looked over Harry’s shoulder when he saw no signs of his father, his face became sad as he whispered ‘papa.’ Harry hated waking Teddy up, but he was so angry with Lucius he needed to get the hell away from Malfoy Manor for a bit.
“I’m sorry, love your Papa is in the dog house,” Harry told the baby, although he knew the child did not understand.
Neville, who was still holding his arms released him just as Hannah Abbott, his wife, and Luna Lovegood, his fiancée, walked around the corner. The two women ignored Harry and took Teddy from his arms.
“Teddy, look at you! You’ve gotten so big since the last time I saw you.” Hannah cooed at the baby. Teddy giggled and soaked up the love.
Neville, Luna, and Hannah were a surprise to everyone in their last year of Hogwarts. Everyone knew that Luna and Neville were dating, but because of the feud between houses when they were younger the three kept their relationship a secret. It was after a few of the Slytherins, defected over to the light side did the three revealed that they were together since their second year. Hannah and Neville decided to marry before the war was over. But Luna stated that she does not need a bonding ceremony to know that the three belonged together, being their fiancée was more than enough. Hannah and Neville respected her decision. What surprised everyone more was Neville’s grandmother, she opened not only her home to the three but her heart as well. She cherished, Luna and adored Hannah. Both women are different and fit Neville in every way. Neville is an apprentice at Hogwarts and hopes to take over as the Herbology Professor. Hannah just finished remodeling the Leaky Cauldron after purchasing it. And Luna will be working alongside her father at the Quibbler.
Harry realized that all his friends that survived the war have moved on with their life even the member of his family. Draco and the twins are moving out and starting their lives together. Severus will be traveling the world, and Hugo will probably follow behind him once Severus gives in to his advances. Lucius will become the Minister of Magic.
And what will I be doing?
Harry looked over at Neville, who was now beside Hannah playing with Teddy making him laugh. Luna the one person who always seemed to know what he was thinking was staring at him.
“You’ve figured it out, haven’t you?” She asked him. He nodded his head, all this time he was angry at himself. Luna walked over to him. “It’s okay, to not know what to do next, Harry. You can take as much time as you want to decide. No need to rush into things.”
“How do you know so much?” He had always suspected that Luna had seer blood running through her veins.
“I don’t know everything, but when it comes to my friends, I can sometimes feel what they are going through. I think Muggles call it telepathy. Come on, let’s go into the living room and talk. My loves have already kidnapped your child. And yes, he is your's and Lucius. I'm positive, Remus and Tonks are happy that Teddy will be loved and cherished.” Harry shook his head then looked at Teddy. And sure enough, Neville, Teddy, and Hannah are nowhere in sight. “Besides, I think you need some time to talk out what's bothering you with someone who can give you their undivided attention.” She was right, he loved Lucius, but lately, he felt as if his husband did not have time for him. As if Lucius was not listening to him and the things he wanted. “Also, the little one growing inside of you is waiting for you to eat.” Harry froze, how did she know. They have not announced it to anyone but family, that he was pregnant.
“How?”
“I told you, I can feel things. It drives Han and Nev crazy sometimes.” She answered him with a smile. Harry could not help the smile that crossed his lips. He needed this, and he especially needed his friends. They began walking into another room and for that short moment, Harry started to feel better.
**GR**GR**GR**GR**
Later that night, Harry stepped through the floo and caught his balance before he fell to the floor hitting his face. He dusted off the soot off his shirt. He looked around the empty room and sighed. He was happy that Lucius was not in there waiting for him. Harry felt better talking with Luna and spending some time with his friends. He was able to get some perspective on why he was so angry at Lucius. He still felt left out the process that will no doubt change their lives. Harry felt the same way during the course, of the war when no one wanted to tell him what was going on. And he did not expect to feel the same way in his marriage.
The other factor of his anger dealt with that Harry does not know what he wanted to do with his life. It was always his plan to be an author of write children’s books using a pseudonym. Ron would join the Auror Academy, and Hermione would go on and become the first Muggle-born female Minister of Magic. They were going to do it all together and change the world in their own way. With Hermione and Ron went to their next great adventure, he felt stuck. Harry walked out of the floo room and up the stairs leading to the bedroom that he and Lucius shared. He was halfway up the stairs when he heard Lucius spoke that made him stop mid-step.
“Did you have a good time where you were?”
Harry heard the sarcasm dripping with his words. He closed his eyes and opened them before he turned around to confront his angry husband. Even from the distance, Harry could see the storm of anger through Lucius’ eyes.
“I did, thank you for asking. I’m a bit tired, so I'm going to bed.” Harry started to turn around but was stalled by Lucius’ next question.
“Is Teddy in his room, I would like to kiss him goodnight?”
“He’s not here,” Harry answered. “And to ease your worry, he’s perfectly fine w…”
“Where is my son?!” Lucius yelled, loud enough to cause Harry to jump slightly.
“Do not you fucking yell at me. I am not your child.” Harry snapped back.
“Then stop body acting like one,” Lucius responded.
“You want me to answer all of your damn questions, why don’t you answer one of mine. When did you hire, Quinn?”
“Is that what this is all about? Are you jealous of Quinn? Are you going to be jealous and throw tantrum like a little brat towards everyone I hire?!”
Harry sighed and shook his head, “You have no idea, no fucking idea what I’ve been trying to tell you all day. I’m not fucking jealous of Quinn. I’m jealous that everyone else who is not me…” Harry pointed to his chest. “...knows what the hell is going on with you and I am the last to know. No, better yet, you just tell me what is going to happen. What about asking me for my opinion? Is it that inconsequential to you?!”
“When did you become so damn self-centered?”
“What did you just say to me?” Harry asked in shock.
“You heard me; this is not about you! I’m running for Minister of Magic to prove to the magical world that I care. That I care about the problems we have, that I want to keep us safe and that I am not the bloody monster they have made me out to be! And I thought you as my husband and my partner understood that more than anyone else around me.”
Lucius statement through Harry’s next words out of the window.
Oh, Merlin! We haven’t been listening to each other.
But Lucius last words left him speechless. He watched his husband started to pace back and forth with agitation. Harry will acknowledge his faults. But he also needed Lucius to admit his. “You’re right,” he said, and Lucius stopped mid pace. He looked up at Harry for more clarification. “I confess that I might have been a bit focused on my needs, Lucius. But you are so wrong that I don’t know why you are working so damn hard. I know more than anyone how much it hurt you that the people you almost died for still see you as some sick dog. I know the looks of terror you receive from other's when you’re in public. I have never doubted how great of a Minister you will be. But is it too much to ask that you include me in on what’s going on around here, or what you are planning to do? It scares me, Lucius.” Harry heard Lucius gasped.
“What do you have to be afraid of?”
“I had plans for my life before you came into it, and now I’m not so sure,” he whispered. “I’m afraid that I will never be able to find the path I set out for myself.”
“What are you trying to tell me, Harry?”
“Lately, I feel as if I’m a prize that you’ve won in a contest I don’t remember entering, and all you want to do is parade me around on your arm when you remember, that I am around. I have pride in myself, Lucius believe it or not. I am not your damn trophy!”
“I have never thought of you that way,” Lucius said defensively.
“I don’t even think you realize that you're doing it,” Harry answered. “You give me instructions rather than ask me for my opinion.”
“So are you telling me that you made a mistake marrying me so soon? I did not force you into this, Harry. I gave you the opportunity to say no.” Harry heard the fear in Lucius’ tone. Something he have never would have attributed to the other man because of how strong he believed Lucius to be.
Harry closed his eyes and tried to hold back his tears, but he was filled with so much emotion and was trying hard to fight them back. He opened them and stared at his worried husband. “I am uncertain about the direction I need to take in my life, but there is one thing I am sure about is how much I love you. I have no regrets saying yes to you, the day you asked me to marry you. Everyone has moved on with their lives that I can handle. But I am not supposed to feel that way in my marriage. This is my first marriage and stable relationship. I figured we would do things together not separately. Maybe I need to take some time to think to evaluate my option.” Harry turned to continue up the stairs, but he stopped to look back at Lucius.
“How much time do you need?”
“I don’t know,” Harry answered honestly. “Before you ask, I will stand by and support you tomorrow and for the rest of my life. But, right now I just need space to think.” Lucius nodded his head, and Harry could tell that his husband still did not understand. But there was no other way for him to explain exactly what he was thinking and feeling.
Harry turned and made it up the stairs before Lucius stopped him again. “You didn’t answer my question, where’s Teddy?”
Harry looked down at Lucius, and it hurt him deeply not to be able to touch the man he loved. This was their second argument if it really is one, where it was not resolved by just talking it out. “He’s with Neville, Luna and Hannah,” he answered. Harry did not say another word and continued to their bedroom. Lucius did not stop him this time. Harry opened the door to their bedroom and stepped in. Without Lucius beside him, the room felt big and empty. He closed the door behind him and leaned his back against the door, his head banged softly against the door as he closed his eyes. His cheeks are wet with tears, and he realized he needed to figure out how to fix what is wrong with him before he lost one of the most important person to him.
**GR**GR**GR**GR**
Lucius stood at the bottom of the stairs, staring at the spot Harry just left. He wanted to run up the stairs and talk to Harry more force him to work out what was wrong and fix it. Instead, Lucius turned and walked to the floo, throwing a small amount of powder in Lucius called out his destination then stepped in. He has never been to the Longbottom estate before usually, he was one for propriety, but he needed to be near his son. The one thing still connecting him to Harry. Within seconds he stepped into the room and was stunned to see a young blonde lady he assumed was Luna waiting for him with Teddy in her arms. He was wide awake as well, the minute he saw Lucius, he practically jumped out of the blonde’s arms.
“We have been waiting for you,” Luna said to him.
Lucius should have asked how she knew he was coming, but he was more interested in spending time with his son. “Hey, little man,” Lucius said, taking Teddy from her arms. “Thank you,” he told her. She nodded and stepped back.
“You’re welcome,” she said to him with a smile. “I can show you to his room.” Lucius nodded his head and followed behind her. She opened the room looked similar to Teddy’s room at Malfoy Manor. Painted in soft tones of blue, magically painted clouds and balloons that floated around the room. There was also a rocking chair in the corner facing the window. Luna closed the door, leaving Teddy and Lucius alone.
He walked over to the rocking chair and sat in it resting Teddy on his lap.
“Pa…” Teddy said
“Did you have a good time with your, aunts and uncles?” Lucius bent down and kissed Teddy on the crown of his head. “I love you, Teddy, so much I cannot imagine not being your father. I want to make the world safe for you so that no one will judge you because of your last name or who your birth father was.” He said to his son. “I know you don’t understand what’s going on, but Papa need you to stay here for the night.” There was too much tension between him and Harry at the moment, and Lucius did not want Teddy to be in the middle of that.
“Pa...pa..pa...pa…” Teddy spoke again as if understanding what Lucius was saying to him. He simply chuckled and listen to his son talk to him and now and then Lucius would add a word in here or there.
They stayed like that for a while and soon Teddy was asleep. He got up and gently placed Teddy down in his crib gently trying not to stir the baby. Candles are burning low in every corner of the room serving as a night light for the tyke. Quietly, Lucius walked out of the room and walked out of the room, leaving it cracked just a bit. Luna was waiting for him.
“Thank you, I should have taken him home with me, but right now…”
“You need to go home and fix things with Harry.” Luna finished the sentence for him.
“Yes,” he sighed. He was tired, and it probably showed on his face.
“Can I give you some advice?” Lucius did not say anything, but she continued. “Don’t give up on him.” He was about to say that he did not plan on. “He’s afraid, and it’s hard for him to let go of that fear. If he had to fight in another war, he would do it without any fear at all. But to live and survive afterward scare him.” She walked closer to him but not touching him. “Encourage him to do what he set out to. He misses Ron and Hermione more than he is letting on. The plans he made for his future involved the three of them and what they wanted to accomplish together. It’s hard for him to accept that he will succeed and the two people he would have died for is…” She did not need to finish that statement Lucius now understands a little of Harry was trying to tell him earlier. “And I suspect, with Ginny death and Molly still out there he is afraid to lose the family he just got. Don’t let him hide in his fear to live.” She leaned up on her toes and kissed the side of his cheek. “Another thing, stop holding back on who you really are. Harry needs your Dominant nature more than he willing to admit. If I didn't know any better, I would say he is itching for a spanking from an experienced Dominant.” She told him then walked off. Lucius stood there for a few seconds, contemplating the effect advice that Luna just gave him. He also wondered how the hell she knew of his lifestyle he has kept hidden from but only from a few trusted friends.
The main point Lucius, got was not to give up. I can’t give up on, Harry. I love him too much.
**GR**GR**GR**GR**
The next morning, Harry stared into the mirror checking to make sure that his robes looked presentable. After spending the last hour bent over the toilet throwing up everything he ate yesterday and this morning, he wanted to crawl back into bed. Harry had his day planned, after the announcement in front of the Wizengamout, Harry and Lucius will meet back at home for their medi-witch appointment. Then he was locking himself inside of his office and hopefully, starting writing the first draft of his children's story. Harry sent a message to Luna asking her to bring Teddy home later in the afternoon, and that he wanted to speak with her about an idea that came to him the night before. Last night, after he pulled himself together somewhat. Harry figured out what about what he wanted to do, with what he had in mind, he will be able to support Lucius in his goals while accomplishing his. He just hoped that Luna would agree to help him.
Harry sighed and turned away from the mirror; he was about to return to the bathroom when there was a knock at his room door. He walked over to the door and opened it, surprised to see Quinn standing in front of him.
“Lord Potter-Malfoy,” he cleared his throat and then looked away from Harry.
“Yes, Quinn, what can I do for you?” Harry knew his tone sounded brash, but for some reason, he could not hold back his anger. Lucius has given this man access to their home without telling him.
“Lord Malfoy wanted me to inform you that the members of the Wizengamot are in the main ballroom.”
Harry was shocked; he could not believe that Lucius has done it to him again. He masked his expression and nodded his head, then closed the door. Fucking Lucius Malfoy, how dare he keep more things from me. Harry was fuming the need to use the bathroom waned as his anger took over. Harry paced his room thinking of what he should. He promised Lucius that he will stand beside him always. But Lucius actions lately pissed him off. Harry merely wished that his husband did not keep things from him. In the past few days, Lucius has been keeping him out on every important issue. Hiring Quinn, and changing things at the last minute without giving me heads up. Harry made up his mind that he would not leave Lucius today, however, after the announcement his husband will hear a piece of his mind. Taking a deep breath, Harry opened the door and walked out of his room. He pasted a smile on his face. He was never once for pretense, but he refused to let the Wizengamot know that he and Lucius could be having marital issues. He turned the corner and ran smack dead into a wall, arms caught him before he could fall to the ground.
Harry looked up and his eyes connected with the love of his life. No matter how angry he might be with Lucius, he still loved the man more than life itself.
“Are you ok?” Lucius asked. Harry did not answer, he continued to stare at his husband. “I know that you are still angry with me…”
Harry reached up and pulled Lucius face down to his. Lucius' hands move down to Harry’s hips. Their lips were inches away from each other not touching. If anyone walked by they would assume that they were kissing. As if remembering his anger, Harry asked. “Why are the Wizengamot members in my home? And why is that I had to find out for Quinn, a man who was hired yesterday and have access to our home? When will you realize that I am your life partner?" he sighed. Dammit! Lucius, you make me so mad sometimes I just…”
“And when will you understand that I make mistakes? I am not perfect Harry, and I will do things that will make you angry, just as much as I will make you smile. But I love you. I had some time to think last night. And I did not realize what I was doing, I'm so used to being in control, and taking care of everyone and everything that I have never had someone to help me do all of those things.”
Harry sighed and closed his eyes, then opened them again. “We need to work on our communication skills.”
Lucius smiled, “I agree, baby.”
"I hate sleeping without you," Harry told him.
"I tossed and turned all damn night, I've grown accustomed to my human blanket," Lucius said, leaning closer to Harry, their lips are seconds from touching.
"Let's not do that again." Harry licked his lips, the tip of his tongue brushed Lucius' lips.
Lucius brows furrowed, and he pulled back from Harry. “Did you say Quinn told you that the Wizengamot was here?” Harry nodded his head. “Harry, Quinn is not here. I sent him an owl yesterday that he will not be needed today.”
“Then who was it that came to the room a few minutes ago?”
Lucius did not answer, he pulled completely away from Harry and ran the way he came hurrying to the main ballroom. Harry followed right after him not asking any questions. They burst into the ballroom and was happy that nothing severe had happened yet. “Lucius, do you think it’s possible that she left already?” He whispered.
Lucius put his arms around Harry and pasted a smile on his face. “No, I think if she went this far to get close to us, she’s still here.”
A member of the Wizengamot looked at them, and Harry bowed his head and smiled. “Why didn’t she do something to me when she came to my door.” They were looking around the room hoping to spot Molly Weasley disguised as Quinn.
“I don't think you were her primary target, as yet. I want you to stay by my side.”
Harry did not argue; they will need to search the Manor to ensure that Molly was not hiding in any of the rooms.
“Lord Malfoy and Lord Potter,” Lord Bastian Marcum called out them as they made their way over to the front of the room. “Why have you called us all here. We are quite busy.” At his words, the other members voiced their agreement.
“My apologies, Lord Marcum, I will address you and the others as to why I have called you all here in a moment. However, my husband and I need to deal with another matter.”
Lucius did not give Marcum a chance to say anything else as he ushered Harry over to Draco, who was standing next to Hugo and Severus.
“We have a problem. Molly Weasley has gotten inside the Manor. She is poly-juice as Quinn.”
“Bloody hell!” Draco gasped.
“We need to search the Manor and get everyone out here before there's any bloodshed,” Lucius said.
“What about your announcement?” Hugo asked. “Surely, you still plan on announcing your desire to run for Minister?”
“I do, but my concern right now is finding the bitch before she kills someone.”
“I agree,” Whispered Severus. Harry noticed he was scanning the room.
“Lucius, I think you should do what you planned on doing, while the rest of us search the Manor,” Hugo instructed. “Draco you will stay with Harry and your father. While Severus, myself and the Weasley brothers scour the Manor.”
Everyone agreed. With a plan in mind Lucius, looked down at Harry. “Are you ok? We can do this another time all I care about is protecting you both,” he said placing a gentle hand on Harry’s flat abdomen.
“Let's get this over with this.” He was no longer angry, and although he and Lucius said the things that they could not say the night before, they still needed to talk. But getting rid of Molly was more important right now. Both Lucius and Harry moved over to the front of the room with Draco behind them. Hugo and Severus separated going in different directions. Harry spotted Charlie speaking with Kingsley Shacklebolt and Severus and head in their direction.
Harry blocked everything else out of his mind and focused on the room looking for anything that seemed suspicious. Mad Eye Moody’s words of ‘constant vigilance’ began ringing in his ear once he and Lucius realized that Molly was in his home. Harry was starting to feel safe and loved the Manor. The changes he has incorporated over the past couple of months made it feel like it was his and Lucius. Pictures of the family laughing and doing the simplest things are in every room. Other than the past night, laughter could be heard in the halls. Charlie and Bill even have their own wing in the Manor. The elves magic could be felt around the Manor because of their happiness. Harry refused to be afraid living in his home, all because of one woman who has a grudge against him. Lucius cleared his throat distracting Harry from his internal thoughts.
“Lords and Ladies of the Wizengamot,” he called to their attention. The room quieted down, and everyone was looking at them. “I have requested your presence here because I have made a decision. I want to make an impact; I want to keep us safe. Now I know the name Malfoy brings both trust and distrust. And that is one of the many things I want to change. Time has passed since the war, and albeit not years but months, and although I am ashamed to admit it, Tom Riddle was right.” At that, the members began to murmur, and Lucius quieted them down with just a raise of his hand. Harry watched his husband and realized that he was a leader, a commander and even if he did not realize it, he commanded respect.
“What in the bloody hell are you talking about Malfoy,” Harry looked away from Lucius to see who spoke up. “You invite us here, keep us waiting and now you are blathering about, get to the point.”
Harry had no idea what the name of the member, but wanted to smack him for talking that way to Lucius.
“Be patient, Lord Non. As I was saying, we all know in our hearts that Riddle was right. We need to protect ourselves better, and we need to also, be aware of what the Muggles are doing and inventing. It’s time for us to be a part of the now and live for a better tomorrow. Which is why with the support of my family I want to be the next Minister of Magic.”
**GR**GR**GR**GR**
Harry watched as the last of the Wizengamout members stepped through the floo. After Lucius had made his intention known the room was bathed in silence for a second. Then the same Lord who spoke up before made his complaints known.
What makes you the perfect person to be the next Minister? It wasn’t long ago you blindly followed a madman that ruined our safety? You’ve lined the pockets of all the members of this board to please your Lord. And now you want to take his place. Is this why you got married to the boy who lived?”
There were loud gasps in the room, but Lucius did not flinch at the questions, but looking at his husband Harry knew that he was angry.
Lord Non, all of your issues and concerns are very valid. But I will say this only once, and I pray to Merlin, you listen. Say anything you want about me, but I would advise you to leave my husband off your tongue.” Lucius did not raise his voice any higher than he had during his announcement, but it seemed Lord Non understood the threat perfectly. “And to answer your questions, I did what I had to in order to survive, to keep my family safe. I made a deal with a devil and a god and in the end, I was rewarded with an angel.” At his last words, he looked down at Harry who felt his cheeks flush with heat. Lucius turned back and looked back to the crowd gathered. “I am not perfect, I made mistakes and yes, some of them are widely known, but I want to make it up to you and the world, I love, the world I grew up in and the one I want my children and grandchildren to do the same. Do I want redemption for some of the things I have done in my past? Yes, but I am also this because it is the right thing to do.”
“And you want us to push out the current Minister, who is doing a fantastic job I might add, and appoint you?” This question was asked by someone new at lady Harry does not know. Harry looked over at Kingsley, who was standing on the other side of the room watching the entire scene.
"No, Lady Stocktin, I expect the people of our community to be the one to appoint me.”
"Explain,” Kingsley said, speaking up for the first time.
“I want to change the way we have done things for centuries. Far too long we the elitist of the magical world has used our influence to put people in the position that we can mold and do the things our way. But what I am proposing is to let the witches and wizards decide if I will be the Minister that they want.”
Kingsley walked further into the crowd and made his way to the front of the room and stood in front of Lucius and Harry. “Are you throwing yourself at the feet of magical Britain, is this your way to ask for forgiveness?”
“I do not regret what I have done; it was the only way that I saw to protect my family. I was a spy for the light and to keep my cover in the dark there were things that I had to do, that still plagues me. But, to answer your question, yes, I am asking them to forgive me for the things that I could not control.”
Kingsley stared at Lucius as if assessing his answer. Lucius and Kingsley worked side by side during the war. They fought together for the same things, but Lucius had to play both sides in the war.
“After, Rita Skeeter wrote in the Daily Prophet that you would make an excellent Minister I agreed with here. And listening to, you know I stand by that agreement. I will support you any way that I can.” Kingsley extended his hand and Lucius shook it and pulled him into a one-armed hug. Not many realized the friendship between Kingsley and Lucius and Harry witness the shocked expression on a few of the Wizengamout faces.
“Thank you, my friend.” Harry heard Lucius whisper into Kingsley’s ear.
“Lord Potter-Malfoy,” Lord Pattinson said addressing Harry. He knew who she was. She secretly helped Dumbledore by passing him information on what the members of the Wizengamout were doing and the ones that supported Voldemort. She also hid families who were targeted and opposed Voldemort and his ideas.
“Yes, Lady Pattinson.”
"How do you feel about all of this? Do you fully support Lord Malfoy to let the people decide?”
"I do,” he answered without missing a beat. “I have full confidence that Lucius will sway the people to see that what he did anyone in his position would have done the same thing. My husband is not a perfect man and although we are wizards and witches we still make mistakes. We are vulnerable when it comes to protecting our families or the ones we consider family.” As he spoke Harry watched the expressions of the members faces and most if not all smiled or nodded their head in understanding.
Other members asked questions, and a few simply gave Lucius their support. There were a couple that remained resistant to the idea of giving Lucius their support of him becoming the next Minster. Harry suspects that Lord Non will be the main one to stay on the one to continue to oppose the idea.
Harry snapped out of his musing when a house elf popped in front of him. “Master Harry, Master Snape be wanting to see you, in the little Master’s room.” He was watching the elf as he spoke and the poor thing was shaking. Instantly, hearing that Severus wanted to see him in Teddy’s room, Lucius, Draco, and Kingsley were at his side. The elf popped out of the room, and Harry ran to Teddy’s room with the other’s with him. Harry made it to Teddy’s room and stopped at the entrance of the door. His breath caught in his throat; he could not believe what he saw. Teddy’s room was ransacked. His cot was broken in pieces; his dresser drawers are also broken and his clothes thrown all over the place. Some are ripped and unrecognizable. The only thing that Harry could think about as he looked around the room was that he was happy that Teddy was still with Luna, Neville, and Hannah.
“Harry, where is Teddy?” Severus asked, grabbing him by the shoulders.
Harry could not answer. The words would not form on his lips.
“He’s safe,” Lucius answered coming up behind Harry and wrapped his arms around his waist and pulling him flush against his back. He leaned into his husband’s embrace as tears ran down his cheeks. “Did you find her?”
“No,” Hugo answered. “During the meeting, we searched everywhere. It seems she had left before you realized who she was before we found her. I sent the twins to Quinn’s home, they have not returned as of yet. I have Charlie and Bill strengthening the wards. Lucius will we need to re-engage the Fidelis charm on the Manor.” Harry turned and buried his head into to Lucius' chest. He could not understand why Molly Weasley hated him so much. “There is something you need to see,” Hugo whispered. Harry lifted his head from Lucius' chest and turned around.
“What...what do we need to see?” He demanded.
“I need you to remain calm,” Hugo said. “That is the only way I will allow you to see what I have to show you.
Harry wanted to rail and rant that he could not remain calm. Today was not supposed to be about Molly Weasley. It was meant to be about him and Lucius. Their announcement and then seeing their baby’s progress for the first time.
Draco stepped around him and Lucius as well as Kingsley. They stepped further into the room, and Harry watched the look of horror passed over their faces. Harry went to pull away from Lucius' arms, but the older man held on to him refusing to let him go. Harry started to struggle trying to get out of the tight grip that Lucius had on him.
“Let me go, Lucius,” he yelled. Harry was angry, and he did not give a fuck about calming down.
“No!” Lucius snapped. “Baby, I need you to calm down. Do it for me.” He whispered this time, but there was something different about his tone that made Harry snap to it. “Baby, remember that whatever we are going to see I will be right beside you. Just bear in mind that Teddy is not here, he is safe.” While he spoke, Harry felt himself slowly calm. His breathing began to even out, and the clouds rage began to clear from his eyes. Lucius was right. Teddy was not there, and he was safe. Harry nodded his head when he felt okay enough to see what was written. Lucius did not remove his arms from around his waist and in sync, they walked further into Teddy’s room. Everyone stepped out of their way, giving them a view of what was written on the wall.
‘You and the traitor took, my Lord away from me, and now I will take everything away from you, Potter before I kill you.’
**GR**GR**GR**GR**
Harry was lying in bed, with Teddy cuddled in his arms. He was confused and did not know what to think. The message on the wall said ‘my Lord’ why would Molly Weasley call Voldemort her lord. Teddy shifted beside him, and Harry looked down at him. Lucius had floo called Luna and told her to prepare Teddy that he was coming to pick him up. Kingsley also floo called a few trusted Aurors to come and take evidence of what they needed. After what happened to Sirius where he spent years in Azkaban for a crime he did not commit. Kingsley implemented a few new policies that Aurors must now use when they are investigating all cases. Collecting evidence, tracking magical signature if there are any left at the scene. Kingsley also implemented that suspects will be questioned under vertiserum with their solicitor present. It was the defendant's choice if they wish to have their counsel present or if they want to take vertiserum to prove their innocence. So far things have worked out well. Aurors have caught a few hidden Death Eaters and many who were falsely accused of being in league with Voldemort.
The Aurors were already searching for Molly without success. But now they are on a manhunt for her. The twins returned with more damning news from Quinn's home. Fred and George found the poor man bloodied and tied up in his home and parts of his memory erased. The answer as to how Molly knew about Quinn working with Lucius. As an added precaution Quinn was taken to St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and was checked out for any other injuries. Quinn did not feel safe in his home, Fred sent back word asking if it was ok for them to invite Quinn to come and stay with them. Understanding the fear Quinn might be dealing with Harry was ok with that request. In a matter of hours, their home was also bombarded with members from Hugo’s vampire coven as added protection or bodyguards as Hugo called them. Along with re-engaging the Fidelis charm and strengthening the wards around the surrounding areas of the house. The same was done to Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. A new secret keeper was chosen, and the wards changed locking Molly out. They were not taking any chances, all but one floo was closed and will remain that way until the danger was gone.
Harry was drifting off to sleep with Teddy snuggled beside him when his room door opened. His fingers are wrapped around his wand that was hidden under his pillow. He kept his eyes closed, pretending to sleep. He was on edge in his home, and he did not want to feel that way ever.
A gentle hand touched him on his shoulder, “Hey baby, the doctor is here.”
Harry relaxed and looked over his shoulder at Lucius. He was smiling, but Harry recognized the worried expression in his eyes. Harry extended his hand, and Lucius took it. Harry gently pulled him, and Lucius came easily laying down next to him and Teddy. Lucius buried his face in Harry’s neck and wrapped his arm around both Harry and Teddy.
“How are you doing with all of this?” Lucius asked.
“I’m better, confused, but better. How about you?” Harry asked as he pulled Lucius as close as he could get to him.
“Same. Everything started hitting me that Molly was in our home, and we did not know. I keep going back over the day, and I’m so damn confused.”
They were silent for a while, neither knowing what to say. Lucius had been on the go making floo calls and using his magic to protect our home. They needed some good news about now.
“I am proud of you,” Harry told Lucius hoping to change the subject and hoping that they could forget about Molly Weasley just for a bit.
Lucius got shifted leaning on his elbow the same time Harry turned around, he checked to make sure Teddy remained asleep. “What did I do, now?”
“You wowed the members of the Wizengamout today, and you even brought some of them over to your side. You, my sweet husband, definitely have a silver tongue, Lord Malfoy,” Harry smiled and caressed his cheek.
“Is that so?” Lucius placed his hand on top of the hand on his cheek. He turned his head and kissed Harry’s palm.
“Yes, you do.” Harry hummed his plan worked just for a bit they will forget about today’s problem.
“In that case,” Lucius purred leaning closer to Harry. “I can use my tongue for many other pleasurable things.” His hand rubbed Harry’s back and then down to his arse and pulled him closer. Harry felt Lucius erection against his own. Harry moaned, and Lucius nibbled on his neck and then licked his way up to Harry’s earlobe. “I need to be inside of you,” he whispered nibbling on Harry’s ear.
“Luc, we can’t,” Harry panted. Wishing that his husband would touch his cock just once.
“Why not? I need to have your tight arse wrapped around me right now.”
Harry didn’t need to answer; someone else took the time to answer for him.
“Papa!” Teddy cheered loudly and began climbing over Harry to get to Lucius.
Harry started to giggle. “Does this answer your question.” He felt Lucius hot breath on his neck. Lucius began to shake with silent laughter.
Lifting his head from Harry’s neck Lucius reached over to Harry and pulled Teddy to him and kissed on his head. “I swear everyone wants to block me from getting laid,” Lucius grumbled.
Harry got to his knees and kissed Lucius gently on his lip, he pulled back just a little and looked into his husband’s eyes. “Not everyone.” He pulled back and got off the bed. “I tell you what, after the appointment with the doctor we will hand Teddy over to Draco and the twins and have make-up sex,” he walked over to the door and opened it then turned and looked back at Lucius. “I might even let you take me to the room with the red door.” He turned back around and walked out of the room, not seeing the surprised expression on Lucius’ face. Harry thought about it for a bit, after speaking with Luna yesterday. He might not be ready for the hard stuff; soft play is always a good place to start. He walked down the hall, and the fear that he had from earlier was gone. Laughter reached his ear and just like that the Manor felt safe and like his home again.
Strong arms wrapped around his waist and he knew who it was. He was safe. Safe in his husband’s arms.
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